Connect to NIU Internet

Get your PC, Mac, phone, tablet, or game console connected to the internet at NIU. Just use your student Z-ID to connect to NIU Wi-Fi anywhere on campus. If you're living on campus, you also have a wired connection in your room.

Game Consoles

For residents on campus, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Wii U, and Nintendo Switch only work on your room's wired connection. Nintendo consoles need a USB LAN adapter purchased separately. Nintendo 2DS, 3DS and PS Vita will not work on NIU Wireless because they do not support WPA2 Enterprise authentication. If you're having trouble connecting your game console or getting an online game to connect, contact ResTech.

Wired Internet Connection in Residence Halls

We provide a wired broadband/Ethernet internet connection in all resident rooms. To connect, plug your computer or game console into the wall using your own Ethernet cable.

Personal routers and wireless access points are not allowed. They can interfere with NIU Wireless. If personal wireless routers are detected on the network, the Division of IT will block either the IP or MAC address of the router or block the entire port in the room. The resident will then be contacted by ResTech staff, the NIU Abuse Investigator, or network engineers, depending on the severity and time of day.

About the ResNet Access and Support Fee · All on-campus residents are charged $92 during the fall, spring, and summer for ResNet Access and Support. The funds collected enable us to provide internet access and support to you, including dedicated internet access to every room in the residence halls, NIU Wireless in all floor lounges and student rooms, infrastructure upgrades, and support for the service provided by the ResTech Helpdesk and Division of IT.

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